Ultima IX: Ascension vs Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds

As the dark half of the Avatar, the Guardian threatens all of existence. By mastering combat, magic, and the virtues, you can ascend beyond Britannia and defeat the Guardian once and for all.

One year after the defeat of the Guardian, the Avatar is invited to celebrate at Castle Britannia, only for the Guardian to encase the castle in a massive blackrock gem. Trapped within, the Avatar must navigate a network of otherworldly labyrinths linked by a hidden teleporter to break the spell. The sequel expands the original’s immersive first‑person RPG experience with a larger world, richer storyline, and enhanced graphics and sound, while retaining the deep action‑role‑playing gameplay that defined the series.

• Deep lore tied to the Ultima series
• Rich open‑world environment
• Complex virtue and magic systems

• Expansive world with multiple realms
• Rich continuation of Ultima lore
• Improved graphics and sound over its predecessor
• Deep combat and puzzle mechanics

• Outdated graphics by modern standards
• Steep learning curve for new players
• Technical bugs reported on older hardware

• Dated user interface by modern standards
• Occasional clunky controls in tight spaces
• Limited save system can be unforgiving